FDA recall record

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device recall — FDA Z-1671-2015

Potential for the device cannula to overthrow past the intended length.

Class IIclassification
Z-1671-2015official record ID
Jun 3, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1671-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Report dateJun 3, 2015
Recall initiation dateApr 24, 2015
Quantity1,420 Units
LocationPortage, MI, United States

Official product description

EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without HiLiter tip.

Why the product was recalled

Potential for the device cannula to overthrow past the intended length.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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